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‘Moana 2’ Review Roundup: Critics Label It A Boring And Confusing Corporate Product https://ift.tt/8av9HC4 Not that it matters, but critics didn't like 'Moana 2.'

Not that it matters, but critics didn't like 'Moana 2.' from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/NScp0WR

‘Nathan-ism’ Documentary Hits Laemmle Theater in Los Angeles https://ift.tt/pwZoQ2V Using animation to bring the artwork of Nathan Hilu to life, the film explores the aging artist and his abundant drawings depicting his time guarding Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials; the film begins its SoCal run on December 6. L'Wren Alexa

Using animation to bring the artwork of Nathan Hilu to life, the film explores the aging artist and his abundant drawings depicting his time guarding Nazi war criminals at the Nuremberg trials; the film begins its SoCal run on December 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/fg0dGUr

Disney Announces 4th 'Miraculous' Animated Event Premiere https://ift.tt/qb3PL6R ‘Miraculous World: London at the Edge of Time’ premieres November 28 on Disney Channel, on demand the same day, and streaming the next day on Disney+. L'Wren Alexa

‘Miraculous World: London at the Edge of Time’ premieres November 28 on Disney Channel, on demand the same day, and streaming the next day on Disney+. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/db5u89E

Watch: ‘Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim’ Anime Production Featurette https://ift.tt/UwyidFV Go behind-the-scenes to see the hand-drawn animation process used to create the upcoming anime adventure that takes you back to the epic world of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. Dan Sarto

Go behind-the-scenes to see the hand-drawn animation process used to create the upcoming anime adventure that takes you back to the epic world of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MJCvhD3

‘Memoir of a Snail’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase https://ift.tt/7UzG6iP Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s latest stop-motion feature is now available free on the streaming platform worldwide for industry workers and students. Dan Sarto

Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s latest stop-motion feature is now available free on the streaming platform worldwide for industry workers and students. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F5He0Cc

Pixotope Launches AI-Powered Real-Time Graphics Integration Tool https://ift.tt/UpVZr6E The background segmentation tool allows broadcasters to integrate real-time 2D and 3D graphics into live productions without greenscreens, manual rotoscoping, or match moving. L'Wren Alexa

The background segmentation tool allows broadcasters to integrate real-time 2D and 3D graphics into live productions without greenscreens, manual rotoscoping, or match moving. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wRQyFXl

Sterling K. Brown, Rita Ora, John Kim to Star in ‘Voltron’ Live-Action Feature https://ift.tt/cqX5BDA Laura Gordon and Tim Griffin also join previously announced star Henry Cavill and newcomer Daniel Quinn Toye; franchise follows 5 young pilots that join together to form a mega-robot. L'Wren Alexa

Laura Gordon and Tim Griffin also join previously announced star Henry Cavill and newcomer Daniel Quinn Toye; franchise follows 5 young pilots that join together to form a mega-robot. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Ah3xVtg

‘Ryan’s World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure’ Now Streaming https://ift.tt/Nmf5kV9 Albie Hecht directs - watch the live-action/animated feature based on the popular YouTube series ‘Ryan’s World’ on Hulu, Peacock, Ryan and Friends Plus, and The Roku Channel. L'Wren Alexa

Albie Hecht directs - watch the live-action/animated feature based on the popular YouTube series ‘Ryan’s World’ on Hulu, Peacock, Ryan and Friends Plus, and The Roku Channel. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vuXQCgG

World VFX Day 2024 Speakers Revealed https://ift.tt/OmMoWp0 The upcoming free livestream event features a lengthy lineup of worldwide VFX talent, allowing viewers to interact with speakers via live chat, ask questions, win prizes, and more, on December 6 and 8. L'Wren Alexa

The upcoming free livestream event features a lengthy lineup of worldwide VFX talent, allowing viewers to interact with speakers via live chat, ask questions, win prizes, and more, on December 6 and 8. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/2IdTZXl

Hiroaki Kitano to Deliver SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 Keynote https://ift.tt/WBitPur The Sony Group CTO will present his talk, ‘Co-Creating Worlds with Game Designers, Animators, and Filmmakers’ on December 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. JST; SIGGRAPH Asia will be held in Chiyoda, Tokyo, December 3 - 6. L'Wren Alexa

The Sony Group CTO will present his talk, ‘Co-Creating Worlds with Game Designers, Animators, and Filmmakers’ on December 5, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. JST; SIGGRAPH Asia will be held in Chiyoda, Tokyo, December 3 - 6. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/rOpK2HZ

Netflix Announces 2024 Holiday Slate https://ift.tt/SlsWe1D Running from November - January 2025, the slate includes three new animated films ‘Spellbound,’ ‘That Christmas,’ and Aardman’s ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.’ Dan Sarto

Running from November - January 2025, the slate includes three new animated films ‘Spellbound,’ ‘That Christmas,’ and Aardman’s ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Kb9Qrxt

Fantoons Drops Animated Music Video for Brenda Lee's ‘Noche Buena y Navidad’ https://ift.tt/KCFWBql The new Spanish language adaptation of Lee’s holiday hit ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ was created with the singer’s full authorization via ‘responsibly sourced’ AI. L'Wren Alexa

The new Spanish language adaptation of Lee’s holiday hit ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ was created with the singer’s full authorization via ‘responsibly sourced’ AI. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IhAclm9

The Animation Guild and AMPTP Reach Tentative Agreement https://ift.tt/HvPWu9e After 3 months of bargaining, the guild (TAG 839) has negotiated a new deal centered on fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use. Dan Sarto

After 3 months of bargaining, the guild (TAG 839) has negotiated a new deal centered on fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/EbtTYLU

Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Student Scholarship Recipients https://ift.tt/RupzgaB The 11 honorees from the United States, Spain, France and Australia - 3 graduates and 8 undergraduates - will receive an evenly distributed prize of $44,000. L'Wren Alexa

The 11 honorees from the United States, Spain, France and Australia - 3 graduates and 8 undergraduates - will receive an evenly distributed prize of $44,000. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/pnwBKlX

The Salvation Poem Project Unveils ‘Light of the World’ Teaser Trailer, Key Art https://ift.tt/OW6Nfx2 Tom Bancroft and John J. Schafer direct the upcoming 2D animated film, based on the life of Jesus seen through the eyes of his youngest apostle John, hitting U.S. theaters nationwide September 5, 2025. L'Wren Alexa

Tom Bancroft and John J. Schafer direct the upcoming 2D animated film, based on the life of Jesus seen through the eyes of his youngest apostle John, hitting U.S. theaters nationwide September 5, 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/UawurWo

WEBTOON Sets ‘Webcomic Legends’ Contest Launch https://ift.tt/CHi3qwP Launching in March 2025, the contest will reward 40 winning webcomic entries with over $1 million in cash prizes and the chance to join the WEBTOON Originals program. L'Wren Alexa

Launching in March 2025, the contest will reward 40 winning webcomic entries with over $1 million in cash prizes and the chance to join the WEBTOON Originals program. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/buFULxE

‘Au 8ème Jour’ Takes Best in Show at SIGGRAPH Asia Computer Animation Festival https://ift.tt/kQcv5Lp ‘Sopa Fria’ takes the Jury Special award, while ‘Fire’ takes the Best Student Project award in the annual animated film competition; winners and other top contenders to screen at the Electronic Theater next week at the conference, held this year in Tokyo, Japan. Dan Sarto

‘Sopa Fria’ takes the Jury Special award, while ‘Fire’ takes the Best Student Project award in the annual animated film competition; winners and other top contenders to screen at the Electronic Theater next week at the conference, held this year in Tokyo, Japan. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Szr9h1C

2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Oren’s Way’ Director Keika Lee https://ift.tt/DPG8YBm "You don't need to change yourself in order to change the world; you just have to be yourself," says director Keika Lee about the idea behind her Oscar-qualified short 'Oren's Way.'

"You don't need to change yourself in order to change the world; you just have to be yourself," says director Keika Lee about the idea behind her Oscar-qualified short 'Oren's Way.' from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/w3grp8A

Four Trailers For Upcoming 2025 Movies: ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ ‘Night Of The Zoopocalypse,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘The Bad Guys 2’ https://ift.tt/VAhxIdn Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, studios are releasing trailers for next year's animated movies.

Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, studios are releasing trailers for next year's animated movies. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/VAYGumQ

Creo Announces Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 Jury https://ift.tt/sePCwor Entries are now being accepted to the competition - jury includes filmmaker Jason Reitman, filmmaker and writer Minhal Baig, 3000 Pictures president Elizabeth Gabler, and director Justin Chadwick; event runs June 2-6, 2025 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. L'Wren Alexa

Entries are now being accepted to the competition - jury includes filmmaker Jason Reitman, filmmaker and writer Minhal Baig, 3000 Pictures president Elizabeth Gabler, and director Justin Chadwick; event runs June 2-6, 2025 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/uzYndxS

Disney+ Announces ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Volume 3 https://ift.tt/zNZl8R0 Lucasfilm’s animated short film anthology has been renewed for a third installment in collaboration with nine Japanese anime studios, set to stream in 2025. L'Wren Alexa

Lucasfilm’s animated short film anthology has been renewed for a third installment in collaboration with nine Japanese anime studios, set to stream in 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vCN06JV

Industry Vets Launch ‘Creative Sprouts’ Consultancy https://ift.tt/lVXU20y Marion Edwards, Jodie Morris and Chris Rose have partnered on the collective, which offers hands-on creative workshops to give kids’ IP creators tailored, high-impact support. L'Wren Alexa

Marion Edwards, Jodie Morris and Chris Rose have partnered on the collective, which offers hands-on creative workshops to give kids’ IP creators tailored, high-impact support. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/F6sJOkB

The Felons Return in ‘The Bad Guys 2’ Trailer https://ift.tt/WmJFd06 Everyone’s favorite bad guys kind of gone good are back in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated comedy about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, now-reformed, who get hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals: The Bad Girls; coming summer 2025. Dan Sarto

Everyone’s favorite bad guys kind of gone good are back in DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming animated comedy about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, now-reformed, who get hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals: The Bad Girls; coming summer 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/dYI4cyP

31 Animated Features Eligible for Academy Awards Consideration https://ift.tt/iBLZA4a Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 97th Oscars; films also qualify for other categories including best picture. Dan Sarto

Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 97th Oscars; films also qualify for other categories including best picture. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0E7Z3bo

Metaphysic De-Ages Robert Zemeckis’ ‘Here’ Via Generative AI https://ift.tt/pZLnkoX The AI-powered visual effects studio built neural network models to portray actors Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany and Kelly Riley through time at different ages. L'Wren Alexa

The AI-powered visual effects studio built neural network models to portray actors Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Paul Bettany and Kelly Riley through time at different ages. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Pi4ykS9

DreamWorks Drops ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Featurette https://ift.tt/LklVcFA Go behind-the-scenes with three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois to get a first glimpse of his passion project, a live-action reimagining of the first film of the studio’s hugely successful animated trilogy that first hit theaters in 2010.  Dan Sarto

Go behind-the-scenes with three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois to get a first glimpse of his passion project, a live-action reimagining of the first film of the studio’s hugely successful animated trilogy that first hit theaters in 2010.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XAtjrMF

Apple TV+ Shares ‘Wonder Pets: In the City’ Trailer https://ift.tt/qkyEdhN The animated preschool series, from Nickelodeon Animation, features heroic characters, a vibrant city, and thrilling musical adventures; hits the streamer December 13. Dan Sarto

The animated preschool series, from Nickelodeon Animation, features heroic characters, a vibrant city, and thrilling musical adventures; hits the streamer December 13. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/IcDPxLh

Tickets for 52nd Annie Awards Now on Sale https://ift.tt/fTnOFjP ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; tickets include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony. L'Wren Alexa

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 8, 2025 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; tickets include the pre- and post- receptions and ceremony. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ymP312V

The Blasting Company Drops ‘Coal Eyed Birds’ Animated Lyric Video https://ift.tt/dHnSOLP Watch the latest work, based on the hugely successful ‘Legends of Avantris’ D&D 5th edition folk-horror-adventure, ‘The Crooked Moon,’ from the composers on Cartoon Network’s ‘Over the Garden Wall’ series. Dan Sarto

Watch the latest work, based on the hugely successful ‘Legends of Avantris’ D&D 5th edition folk-horror-adventure, ‘The Crooked Moon,’ from the composers on Cartoon Network’s ‘Over the Garden Wall’ series. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Ficfa8I

‘Chicken for Linda’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase https://ift.tt/HXfg0Cw The award-winning animated film is now accessible on the streaming platform for free worldwide for industry workers and students, alongside a set of ‘making-of’s and featurettes. L'Wren Alexa

The award-winning animated film is now accessible on the streaming platform for free worldwide for industry workers and students, alongside a set of ‘making-of’s and featurettes. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/XZMBnzT

Watch: VTuber BearTrice Kumano’s ‘Nibi-iro Kirameki’ Music Video https://ift.tt/xfz75CO Bandai Namco Music Live releases the video, animated by Akio Takami, which features a mix of cell animation, 3DCG, and live performance. L'Wren Alexa

Bandai Namco Music Live releases the video, animated by Akio Takami, which features a mix of cell animation, 3DCG, and live performance. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/cbF3wd1

Hiccup and Toothless Return in Live-Action ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Teaser Trailer https://ift.tt/Hx1FdCB Three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois write, produces and directs the reimagined first film of DreamWorks Animation's hugely successful animated trilogy that first hit theaters in 2010. Dan Sarto

Three-time Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois write, produces and directs the reimagined first film of DreamWorks Animation's hugely successful animated trilogy that first hit theaters in 2010. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zt0wMCW

GKIDS Acquires ‘A Silent Voice,’ ‘Liz and the Blue Bird’ Distribution Rights https://ift.tt/sYDvcE8 Director Naoko Yamada’s ‘A Silent Voice,’ a coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence, returns to theaters in the U.S. nationwide on December 15. L'Wren Alexa

Director Naoko Yamada’s ‘A Silent Voice,’ a coming-of-age drama that depicts the struggles of adolescence, returns to theaters in the U.S. nationwide on December 15. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gYWSXz6

Animation Workers March on Warners Bros, Cartoon Network, Present Petition for Fair Deal https://ift.tt/tv9aiD7 The Animation Guild, TAG 839, continued ramping up negotiations with a third ‘March on the Boss’ to remind animation industry execs that members will stand together to achieve fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use. Dan Sarto

The Animation Guild, TAG 839, continued ramping up negotiations with a third ‘March on the Boss’ to remind animation industry execs that members will stand together to achieve fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qCRPD5m

Paramount Pictures Shares Final ‘Gladiator II’ Trailer https://ift.tt/cVRbntE We’re loving the battle rhino in the visually stunning, often brutal ancient Roman world of Sir Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning ‘Gladiator’ sequel, coming to theaters November 22. Dan Sarto

We’re loving the battle rhino in the visually stunning, often brutal ancient Roman world of Sir Ridley Scott's Oscar-winning ‘Gladiator’ sequel, coming to theaters November 22. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/6KstcTG

Dream Games, Psyop Team for ‘Royal Kingdom’ Cinematic Trailer https://ift.tt/zfH5mah Directors Doug Sweetland and Marie Hyon bring the Royal mobile game universe to life through a teaser and full cinematic trailer, which tells the tale of King Robert and his younger brother King Richard. L'Wren Alexa

Directors Doug Sweetland and Marie Hyon bring the Royal mobile game universe to life through a teaser and full cinematic trailer, which tells the tale of King Robert and his younger brother King Richard. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/LKjNPct

DC Comics Announces ‘Zatanna’ ‘All In’ Limited Series from Jamal Campbell https://ift.tt/r5LCxXY Kicking off the six-issue comic series, ‘Zatanna’ #1 sees the Mistress of Magic get her stage crew back together only to face off with the ghostly adversary The Lady White; the first issue publishes February 19, 2025. L'Wren Alexa

Kicking off the six-issue comic series, ‘Zatanna’ #1 sees the Mistress of Magic get her stage crew back together only to face off with the ghostly adversary The Lady White; the first issue publishes February 19, 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/t0FaSrU

MeTV Toons Reveals Thanksgiving Classic Cartoon Slate https://ift.tt/WBfK7ar The ‘Rabbits, Ducks & No Turkeys’ marathon kicks off Thanksgiving Day with back-to-back classic shorts starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck with the ‘Black (& White) Friday’ marathon the next day offering a family alternative to the shopping frenzy. Debbie Diamond Sarto

The ‘Rabbits, Ducks & No Turkeys’ marathon kicks off Thanksgiving Day with back-to-back classic shorts starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck with the ‘Black (& White) Friday’ marathon the next day offering a family alternative to the shopping frenzy. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0elj7Zg

Animator Spotlight: Fred Moore https://ift.tt/7bWgHlP “Fred Moore was Disney drawing," his colleague Marc Davis once said. "We’ve all done things on our own, but that was the basis of what Disney stood for.”

“Fred Moore was Disney drawing," his colleague Marc Davis once said. "We’ve all done things on our own, but that was the basis of what Disney stood for.” from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/0db9jGS

Explore Disney’s ‘Fa-La-La-Lidays’ and ‘Magical Holidays’ Programming Slate https://ift.tt/rnp4VOG Starting November 15, Disney Branded Television will deck the halls with joyful shows for the whole family, airing on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. and streaming on Disney+ through January 18, 2025. L'Wren Alexa

Starting November 15, Disney Branded Television will deck the halls with joyful shows for the whole family, airing on Disney Channel and Disney Jr. and streaming on Disney+ through January 18, 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hbp9xdr

Xilam Animation Secures Wave of Deals in Central Eastern Europe https://ift.tt/16OqvR7 The French animation studio has sold over 637 hours of content to leading broadcasters in the last year, including RTL Klub (Hungary), MTVA (Hungary), RTVS (Slovakia), HRT (Croatia), RTL (Croatia), Kidzone (Baltics) and 1+1 (Ukraine). L'Wren Alexa

The French animation studio has sold over 637 hours of content to leading broadcasters in the last year, including RTL Klub (Hungary), MTVA (Hungary), RTVS (Slovakia), HRT (Croatia), RTL (Croatia), Kidzone (Baltics) and 1+1 (Ukraine). from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/AKRMrkN

PFCAT 2025 Issues Call for Entries https://ift.tt/w8Q4FYd The 13th edition of Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology will take place August 6-10, 2025, at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, with screenings of animated shorts and features as well as films from visionary filmmakers and a juried competition with over 30 awards.  Dan Sarto

The 13th edition of Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology will take place August 6-10, 2025, at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, with screenings of animated shorts and features as well as films from visionary filmmakers and a juried competition with over 30 awards.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/Mowv5VS

A Thrilling Tour Through The History Of Wild Takes In Animation https://ift.tt/jam3OZM Get ready to have your eyes pop out of your skull, because today we’re taking a look at some of the great wild takes throughout animation history.

Get ready to have your eyes pop out of your skull, because today we’re taking a look at some of the great wild takes throughout animation history. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/HvxMVOG

Ánima Kitchent’s ‘Cleo & Cuquín’ Headed to Mexico’s Televisaunivision https://ift.tt/dPsyA2T The broadcaster will introduce viewers to Seasons 1 and 2 of the animated preschool series, as well as a collection of musical clips and the popular ‘Discover & Explore’ episodes. L'Wren Alexa

The broadcaster will introduce viewers to Seasons 1 and 2 of the animated preschool series, as well as a collection of musical clips and the popular ‘Discover & Explore’ episodes. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/hU2tz8N

CTN eXpo 2024 to Debut International Student Exchange Program https://ift.tt/MpXcSfB The upcoming event is set to transform the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 21-24 in Burbank, California. L'Wren Alexa

The upcoming event is set to transform the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 21-24 in Burbank, California. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/nHtdVh5

Moonbug Lays Off Small Percentage of Workforce https://ift.tt/jTxu4G3 The ‘CoComelon’ producer has cut less than 5% of its workforce in Los Angeles and London in an alleged effort to downsize in-house writers in favor of a freelance model. L'Wren Alexa

The ‘CoComelon’ producer has cut less than 5% of its workforce in Los Angeles and London in an alleged effort to downsize in-house writers in favor of a freelance model. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/ToxivCj

Netflix Drops ‘Jentry Chau vs the Underworld’ Official Trailer https://ift.tt/CJ2pj0V Demons, supernatural powers, and millennia-old jiangshi inhabit this animated action series, from EPs Ali Wong and Aron Eli Coleite; series premieres December 5. L'Wren Alexa

Demons, supernatural powers, and millennia-old jiangshi inhabit this animated action series, from EPs Ali Wong and Aron Eli Coleite; series premieres December 5. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/uJ9GTa5

Animaj Introduces ‘Sketch-to-Motion’ AI Tool https://ift.tt/ZYQUklm Tailored for high-end projects like the upcoming 'Pocoyo Season 6,' the software turns rough sketches, even rough storyboards, into fully-rendered 3D animations with one click. L'Wren Alexa

Tailored for high-end projects like the upcoming 'Pocoyo Season 6,' the software turns rough sketches, even rough storyboards, into fully-rendered 3D animations with one click. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/7K9cYq5

Six New ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Headed to Disney+ https://ift.tt/ODG6z8n The next drop of 1–3-minute shorts, written by series creator Joe Brumm, begins streaming December 9 on Disney+ and will roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel, and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week. L'Wren Alexa

The next drop of 1–3-minute shorts, written by series creator Joe Brumm, begins streaming December 9 on Disney+ and will roll out on Disney Jr., Disney Channel, and Disney Jr. On Demand throughout the week. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/wrLmcyj

Unreal Engine 5.5 Now Available https://ift.tt/o9IXrdi Latest update features major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, virtual production, mobile game development, and developer iteration toolsets. Debbie Diamond Sarto

Latest update features major enhancements to animation authoring, rendering, virtual production, mobile game development, and developer iteration toolsets. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/iQrEec3

Studio 100 Drops ‘Heidi – Rescue of The Lynx’ Trailer https://ift.tt/7ZVD0Md In the upcoming animated film, Heidi continues her iconic 140-year female protagonist legacy as she embarks on a thrilling mission to save a lynx in peril; the film hits theaters in 2025. L'Wren Alexa

In the upcoming animated film, Heidi continues her iconic 140-year female protagonist legacy as she embarks on a thrilling mission to save a lynx in peril; the film hits theaters in 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/vMoBecQ

Animated Comedy ‘The Jennie Show’ Returns for Season 2 https://ift.tt/KZJqRYC In the new season, Jennie continues her exploration of identity and belonging, and encounters quirky cultural nuances that define the essence of being a true local; new weekly episodes air on TaiwanPlus. L'Wren Alexa

In the new season, Jennie continues her exploration of identity and belonging, and encounters quirky cultural nuances that define the essence of being a true local; new weekly episodes air on TaiwanPlus. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OUVX31h

Disney Announces ‘Ice Age 6’ is Now in Production https://ift.tt/0bRrUMt A video revealing a new film in the hugely successful animated franchise, featuring returning cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo, was played for fans during a panel at D23 Brazil. L'Wren Alexa

A video revealing a new film in the hugely successful animated franchise, featuring returning cast members Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and John Leguizamo, was played for fans during a panel at D23 Brazil. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/zaXEiKe

Exclusive Download: Issue #1 of ‘Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake #1-6’ https://ift.tt/OTRsYGN Enjoy a fun read that takes you back to the land of Ooo with ‘Adventure Time: The Fionna and Cake Compendium, Vol. One,’ a super-sized edition of some of Fionna and Cake's most memorable adventures together in one complete collection for the first time – in shops November 20.  Dan Sarto

Enjoy a fun read that takes you back to the land of Ooo with ‘Adventure Time: The Fionna and Cake Compendium, Vol. One,’ a super-sized edition of some of Fionna and Cake's most memorable adventures together in one complete collection for the first time – in shops November 20.  from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/d5SAiXD

Marvel Drops ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Trailer https://ift.tt/pb0mGrL Anthony Mackie returns to ‘wield the shield’ as Cap himself, landing in the middle of an international incident – of course – and a nefarious global plot, hitting theaters February 14, 2025. L'Wren Alexa

Anthony Mackie returns to ‘wield the shield’ as Cap himself, landing in the middle of an international incident – of course – and a nefarious global plot, hitting theaters February 14, 2025. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/0PVHk5R

Tomoyuki Niho Animated ‘Taxi To The Moon’ Music Video In His Distinctively Minimal Style https://ift.tt/NWjiTfw His style complements the whimsical narrative of a woman taking an unconventional cab ride to the moon.

His style complements the whimsical narrative of a woman taking an unconventional cab ride to the moon. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/qE1emGk

The Cartoon Brew Livestream: How Far ‘Moana 2’ Will Go At The Box Office https://ift.tt/NWjiTfw Watch our livestream starting 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern.

Watch our livestream starting 11am Pacific / 2pm Eastern. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/eXNhSrI

Disney Drops Final Trailer for ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ https://ift.tt/qGkfLbv Barry Jenkins’ all-new film takes audiences back in time with a host of fan-favorite characters like Mufasa, Scar, Sarabi, Rafiki and Zazu before they called Pride Rock home; movie blends live-action filmmaking techniques with the latest photoreal CGI; coming to theaters December 20. Dan Sarto

Barry Jenkins’ all-new film takes audiences back in time with a host of fan-favorite characters like Mufasa, Scar, Sarabi, Rafiki and Zazu before they called Pride Rock home; movie blends live-action filmmaking techniques with the latest photoreal CGI; coming to theaters December 20. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/WJBlg3F

‘Mass Effect’ Series in Development at Amazon MGM Studios https://ift.tt/70sfbqa ‘Fast & Furious 9’ writer Daniel Casey will executive produce and pen the script for the first adaptation of the fan-favorite sci-fi video game. L'Wren Alexa

‘Fast & Furious 9’ writer Daniel Casey will executive produce and pen the script for the first adaptation of the fan-favorite sci-fi video game. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/t2i6V8I

‘Star Wars’ Film Trilogy in Development at Lucasfilm https://ift.tt/tvx5XgQ Simon Kinberg will write and produce alongside Kathleen Kennedy; set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ the trilogy moves past the ‘Skywalker Saga’ and will follow a new set of characters. L'Wren Alexa

Simon Kinberg will write and produce alongside Kathleen Kennedy; set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ the trilogy moves past the ‘Skywalker Saga’ and will follow a new set of characters. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/qrJywmG

Emma Ríos’ Long Awaited ‘Anzuelo’ Graphic Novel Now Available https://ift.tt/U2zmvfi The all-new original work from the Eisner Award-winning cartoonist (‘Pretty Deadly,’ ‘Mirror,’ ‘I.D.’), tells a breathtaking, Dystopian story of an organic universe involving the Sea absorbing the world, pulling everything inside; now available at comic book shops, it hits bookstores November 19. Dan Sarto

The all-new original work from the Eisner Award-winning cartoonist (‘Pretty Deadly,’ ‘Mirror,’ ‘I.D.’), tells a breathtaking, Dystopian story of an organic universe involving the Sea absorbing the world, pulling everything inside; now available at comic book shops, it hits bookstores November 19. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/MzKDkJ1

Take-Two Interactive Reveals Sale of Private Division Label https://ift.tt/RKM4fqm According to CEO Strauss Zelnick, the ‘Tales of the Shire’ developer was sold so that the company, ‘could focus our resources on growing our core businesses for the long term;’ the details of the deal were not disclosed. Laurén Alexa

According to CEO Strauss Zelnick, the ‘Tales of the Shire’ developer was sold so that the company, ‘could focus our resources on growing our core businesses for the long term;’ the details of the deal were not disclosed. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/YNI5jbu

CEO Stefan Danieli Resigns from Goodbye Kansas Group https://ift.tt/JTvBPWe The exec will remain at the company for nine months to support search for new leader, which the Board says has already begun. Laurén Alexa

The exec will remain at the company for nine months to support search for new leader, which the Board says has already begun. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/kCQdEVw

Manchester Animation Festival Announces 2024 Program https://ift.tt/Wdgy5vs The UK animation festival, which brings together the animation industry's top talent, leading professionals, and a program with fans of animation in mind, runs November 10-14. Laurén Alexa

The UK animation festival, which brings together the animation industry's top talent, leading professionals, and a program with fans of animation in mind, runs November 10-14. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/euTF8ML

Boat Rocker Greenlights ‘Dino Ranch: Island Explorers’ Animated Series https://ift.tt/0RQF28Z The upcoming ‘Dino Ranch’ preschool spin-off sees the Cassidy Clan head to Dino Island, which is teeming with brand new dinosaur species, humongous insects, and prehistoric amphibians. Laurén Alexa

The upcoming ‘Dino Ranch’ preschool spin-off sees the Cassidy Clan head to Dino Island, which is teeming with brand new dinosaur species, humongous insects, and prehistoric amphibians. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/jsLtMwT

Hulu Drops ‘The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland’ Official Trailer https://ift.tt/fXy3l0b Based on Carys Bexington’s bestselling book, the animated feature follows St. Nick as he goes down the rabbit hole and meets a host of familiar characters who help him save Christmas; the holiday flick hits Hulu on November 15. Laurén Alexa

Based on Carys Bexington’s bestselling book, the animated feature follows St. Nick as he goes down the rabbit hole and meets a host of familiar characters who help him save Christmas; the holiday flick hits Hulu on November 15. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/3KBjp9P

‘Pinkfong & Hogi Mini Movie: The Tricky Three Cars’ Hits Netflix https://ift.tt/XB4PDTM The hit series ‘Pinkfong Wonderstar’ expands with its first spin-off special focusing on Hogi, now streaming globally. Laurén Alexa

The hit series ‘Pinkfong Wonderstar’ expands with its first spin-off special focusing on Hogi, now streaming globally. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DJQsuyj

Oscar Winner Torill Kove Honored at Spark Animation https://ift.tt/OK9j4TP ‘The Danish Poet’ director received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Canadian Film Prize for her new Mikrofilm/NFB short, ‘Maybe Elephants.’ Laurén Alexa

‘The Danish Poet’ director received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Canadian Film Prize for her new Mikrofilm/NFB short, ‘Maybe Elephants.’ from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/JohY6qt

‘Game of Thrones' Film in Development at Warner Bros. https://ift.tt/S0PAaQO After years of resistance from execs, a feature set in the universe of author George R.R. Martin has been greenlit; no plot, cast, or crew details are currently known. Laurén Alexa

After years of resistance from execs, a feature set in the universe of author George R.R. Martin has been greenlit; no plot, cast, or crew details are currently known. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/gS5CjoK

Elizabeth Cox Confronts the Weird, Wacky, and Wild of STEM in ‘Ada’ https://ift.tt/RnQ26BM The new 2D/3D series explores implications of new technology with humor and curiosity, wrestling with topics ranging from AI to kidney donors; premieres November 6 at the Bilbao Seriesland Web Festival. Victoria Davis

The new 2D/3D series explores implications of new technology with humor and curiosity, wrestling with topics ranging from AI to kidney donors; premieres November 6 at the Bilbao Seriesland Web Festival. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/xZD0ueg

‘Over The Garden Wall’ Receives A 10th Anniversary Stop-Motion Makeover By Mikey Please And Dan Ojari https://ift.tt/b9YFkSa Featuring intricately crafted wooden-style puppets with hand-drawn eyes and mouths, the short serves as a fitting coda to McHale’s masterpiece.

Featuring intricately crafted wooden-style puppets with hand-drawn eyes and mouths, the short serves as a fitting coda to McHale’s masterpiece. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/ChRdGBv

2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Summer 96’ Director Mathilde Bédouet https://ift.tt/b9YFkSa Mathilde Bédouet's 'Summer 96' qualified for the Oscars by winning the prestigious César Award, France's equivalent of the Academy Award.

Mathilde Bédouet's 'Summer 96' qualified for the Oscars by winning the prestigious César Award, France's equivalent of the Academy Award. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/jCZuBTz

Chaos Releases V-Ray 7 for 3ds Max https://ift.tt/B0jOMrD New Gaussian Splat support lets users quickly create 3D environments from photos or videos; 20+ new features and improvements range from creative scatter options to firefly removal. Debbie Diamond Sarto

New Gaussian Splat support lets users quickly create 3D environments from photos or videos; 20+ new features and improvements range from creative scatter options to firefly removal. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/OiPIxKD

‘The Pout-Pout Fish’ Adds Star-Studded Voice Cast https://ift.tt/BRLlrPw Nick Offerman, Amy Sedaris, Nina Oyama, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Otto, and Remy Hii join the upcoming animated film, based on Deborah Diesen’s bestselling preschool book series, from Like a Photon Creative and MIMO Studios. Laurén Alexa

Nick Offerman, Amy Sedaris, Nina Oyama, Jordin Sparks, Miranda Otto, and Remy Hii join the upcoming animated film, based on Deborah Diesen’s bestselling preschool book series, from Like a Photon Creative and MIMO Studios. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/9irGRI0

Disney+ Shares ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Trailer, Poster https://ift.tt/juHkZix Lucasfilm’s live-action series, which follows the journey of four kids who make a discovery on their seemingly safe home planet before getting lost in a strange, dangerous galaxy, launches on December 3 with the first two episodes. Laurén Alexa

Lucasfilm’s live-action series, which follows the journey of four kids who make a discovery on their seemingly safe home planet before getting lost in a strange, dangerous galaxy, launches on December 3 with the first two episodes. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/KPr0tu9

‘Invincible Fight Girl’ Creator Explains How This Original Series Survived Cartoon Network’s Internal Drama https://ift.tt/FGK6dsl Juston Gordon-Montgomery's action-packed series with a lot of big ideas will debut this weekend on Adult Swim and Max.

Juston Gordon-Montgomery's action-packed series with a lot of big ideas will debut this weekend on Adult Swim and Max. from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/8vDSJPN

Epic Games’ ‘Fortnite’ Launches ESPN-Themed Island https://ift.tt/fnIk7oJ Following Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games earlier this year, the collaboration releases ‘ESPN Football Island,’ which features ESPN SportsCenter Anchors Randy Scott and Gary Striewski, and the voice of ‘SportsCenter’ and NHL content host Arda Öcal as announcer. Laurén Alexa

Following Disney’s $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games earlier this year, the collaboration releases ‘ESPN Football Island,’ which features ESPN SportsCenter Anchors Randy Scott and Gary Striewski, and the voice of ‘SportsCenter’ and NHL content host Arda Öcal as announcer. from AWN Headline News https://ift.tt/DkQo1Z6

Warner Bros. Is Working On An ‘Emily The Strange’ Animated Feature https://ift.tt/iCemzbD The studio is developing the movie with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot and screenwriter Pamela Ribon ('Nimona,' 'My Year of Dicks').

The studio is developing the movie with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot and screenwriter Pamela Ribon ('Nimona,' 'My Year of Dicks'). from Cartoon Brew https://ift.tt/Quo8S3d